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European greenfinch

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Also known as: Carduelis chloris
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European greenfinch (Chloris chloris)
European greenfinch (Chloris chloris) European greenfinch (Chloris chloris). This member of the family Fringillidae is widespread across Europe, but populations also occur in North Africa, Central Asia, New Zealand, southern Australia, Uruguay, and Argentina.

The European greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) is a small, greenish bird belonging to the songbird family Fringillidae. It is characterized by yellow in its wings and tail, and it has trilling and twittering calls. These birds are sociable seedeaters and typically nest in evergreen trees. The European greenfinch is about 14 cm (5.5 inches) long and has been introduced to Australia. The term "greenfinch" can also refer to other similar birds in the genus Carduelis or formerly in Chloris. Finches, in general, are small seed-eating songbirds with conical bills, found widely in temperate regions.123

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